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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 714,662.97, 1,071,766.85 and 234,779.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 714,662.97, 1,071,766.85 and 234,779.39 is: 352,094.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    714,662.97 : 1,071,766.85 = 234,779.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    714,662.97/1,071,766.85 = 234,779.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    714,662.97x = 1,071,766.85 × 234,779.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    714,662.97x = 251,628,760,732.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,628,760,732.49/714,662.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352,094.30

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